SUGARRA & THE GRILL

“Sugarra” means “flame” in Basque. We pride ourselves on being a unique & small restaurant located in Bilbao, specifically in the Uribarri neighborhood. You can find us near Uribarri Metro Station, Line 3 (Plaza de las escuelas), we are just one stop from the old town. Our primary objective is to provide our customers with top-quality, flame-grilled dishes. To achieve this, we utilize a ceramic, Japanese-origin Kamado oven that imparts an intense, smoky flavor. Our star dish is the aged beef Basque-style steak, preceded by shared appetizers.

The menu & the reservation

We have implemented a unique dining concept whereby the dishes we offer are shared among the diners at the center of the table and to ensure sustainability and minimize food waste, we kindly request our customers to pre-select these during the reservation process. By operating with zero food stock, we are able to reduce waste and provide the finest quality ingredients available in the market. We invite you to explore our diverse menu and beverage selections by visiting our MENU. To secure a memorable dining experience with us, feel free to proceed with your RESERVATION.

Our KAMADO

At Sugarra, we search for the perfect grill that brings out the best flavors. Our Japanese KAMADO grill helps us quickly sear the steak while adding a unique and delicious aroma of holm oak. Depending on what we’re cooking, we also use hickory and apple tree wood for a smoky taste. This versatile grill can reach high temperatures and produce just the right amount of smoke for every dish.

The STEAK

Our beef steaks come from the loin of Simmental (Germany) and Minhota (Galicia) breed cows (over 5 years old) selected for their meat quality and high fat infiltration. We cut them Basque style with their bone and fat. To get the best flavor and tenderness, we dry-age these steaks for 2 months, reaching the optimal point. Each one is then tempered at room temperature separately for at least 4 hours before going into the Kamado, and this allows the meat to cook to a proper internal temperature. In addition, with oak embers, we give it an intense smoky flavor.

Reservations

To make a reservation, it’s best to book 1-2 weeks in advance as we have limited tables. Reservations can be made online through our website, where you will be asked to fill out a form to provide us with your details and food preferences. This helps us better tailor your dining experience. Visit our reservation page to get started.

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Sugarra

5.0 Based in 155 reviews

topper772002
A fantastic barbecue experience The cook knows. He knows the meat, the explains, and he gives a personal twist. After years in Japan eating fantastic beef, I have been delighted to discover this place - 25/11/2023
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ShellyB722
A culinary experience through the Basque country Be careful when booking this restaurant that you do not book, or go to, the Asador Sugarra which is a restaurant based in Bilboa old town. They are not the same even though they have same/similar names! This restaurant is based in Uribarri and you have to take the train or walk approximately 20 minutes from the old town. So, now you know where it is, let’s talk about this restaurant. You have to choose your meal before you come as the concept of the restaurant is zero waste and sustainability. There are some really good set menus to choose from, or you can choose separate meats or seafood, but all has to be done beforehand. This is a very small restaurant with only 4 tables although there is a larger table near the kitchen which can hold a bigger group but this is not a place where you go for a romantic ambience or a buzz. It is a traditional Basque restaurant with traditional music playing in the background, where you come for the food, specifically in our case, for the steak. It is a gastronomy experience as the chef will personally spend time with each of the diners explaining where the food comes from (he grows a lot himself in his own garden), and he explains the cooking process of how the food is cooked in a Japanese Kamado grill. You can tell he takes great pride in cooking and it was an honour and a pleasure to be educated about Basque food. We chose a set meal (all diners have to choose the same menu) and we chose the Simmental menu which was delicious. The star of the show of course was the dry aged Simmental beef which was cooked to perfection, medium rare, smoky and succulent (you also get a small gas stove/salt stone on the table to cook it even further if you want to). It was one of the best steaks we have ever had! The dessert was also a real surprise as we have never had Guinness cake before but it was so good and moreish. We had a really fantastic experience and wonderful fresh food, top class! - 09/10/2023
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nicolahP4529BE
Amazing Experience An amazing culinary experience.Went for our anniversary lunch.Had the three course set menu -pink tomato and green gazpacho,steak and cheese along with an excellent bottle of crianza. The food was mouthwatering -the steak the best ever.Our experience was made even more special by the owner /chef Iker who explained the source of all the ingredients, advised on wine choice and shared his passion for his cooking. - 07/09/2023
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William B
Best chuleta ever This was without doubt the best chuleta I’ve ever eaten. An incredibly aged piece of meat, cooked perfectly, And accompanied by some of the nicest peppers I’ve had. I’ve been a regular visitor to Spain for a number of years and have been to many top steak restaurants. Not only is this the best of a very strong bunch but the price was also completely in line with if not cheaper than other top steak restaurants. Finally, the two members of staff who run this fairly small restaurant are both very personable and make for a nice, unpretentious atmosphere. The kind of restaurant you really like to see do well. - 24/07/2023
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Chuck_Roma
10/10 My mother and her cousin booked in this restaurant in Bilbao. They were absolutely satisfied about the quality and the courtesy of the staff. Well cooked dishes, kind waiters. Absolutely recommended! - 11/07/2023
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Martin A
Sugarra superb Difficult to single out one thing , everything from cheese starter to the best sirloin steak I can remember eating. Beautiful. - 15/06/2023
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Eilis M
Hidden Gem Smoked Pink tomato to start with a gazpacho of lettuce and piparras..was delicious Then old beef steak well marbled and aged beef. Served cooked for us to sear on a Himalayan salt block Beautifully presented and tasted magnificent Served with fries 1.3kgs was a challenge but well worth it Would highly recommend this restaurant - 05/05/2023
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Balilux
If in Bilbao… The service rivals a Michelin star as does the food. I’m still tasting and dreaming of the aged cow meat shaved and infused with olive oil. Certainly to be reparares - 07/04/2023
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WaldeckMatt
Don't mix this up, not the restaurant in the old town Don't mix this up with a restaurant with the same name in the old town. The restaurant in the old town hot recommended to us by the hotel, we thought it was this one, and it was a really bad experience. - 28/07/2022
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SCN900
Great Meat, excellent dishes very friendly and excellence service, great food and wine . seating was cosy and comfortable. Food and very fresh. The prawn was one of the better one we have tried. The sides dishes will special with lots of fresh local herds , - 12/06/2022
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lindajparis
Delicious meat, good array of choices The most tender and moist steak I’ve eaten in a long time, followed by nice selection of cheeses. There is also a good selection of sides, as well as wines by the glass. Friendly staff and comfortable seating with tables spaced apart. - 28/12/2021
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SCN900
Great Meat, excellent dishes very friendly and excellence service, great food and wine . seating was cosy and comfortable. Food and very fresh. The prawn was one of the better one we have tried. The sides dishes will special with lots of fresh local herds , - 12/06/2022
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